Best Yula Podcasts (2025)

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162. What This Year’s Guests Taught Us 8:01

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Lessons in Trust, Resilience & Being Human What did this year’s conversations really teach us? In this week's episode, Adrienne wraps up 2025 by reflecting on lessons from podcast guests about trust, resilience, rest, nervous system care, and being human. Instead of a traditional recap, this year-end episode weaves together the deeper lessons that …

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Tefillah- 1- The Whole Truth & Nothing But the Truth 52:03

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We begin a journey into the wonderful world of Tefillah. Using the classic book "What the Angels Have Taught Me" as our guide we delve into the immediate question that bothers us all. If Hashem knows what I need then why am I asking him for it? This fuels our initial endeavor into the powerful introspective world of Tefillah. Enjoy!…

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161. Grounded From The Inside 11:11

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Inner Support for Calm, Awareness & Response A grounding, body-based practice to calm the nervous system and build inner support through breath, awareness, and mindful presence. This episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and respond from the body rather than react. Through gentle visualization and breath-led awareness, you’ll be guided t…

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Chanukah- Tragedy Demands a New Outlook On Chanukah & Ourselves 40:55

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In this special Chanukah edition we delve into antisemitism of today, the tragedy that befell our people in Australia and our ultimate hope and how seeing love in each other and increasing Bitachon in Hashem is connected to what we think about when we look at the Chanukah Lights this year. I introduce and gift a special little sefer to the women sh…

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160. Know What Feels Good: A Conversation with Deb Flashenberg on Pregnancy, Pelvic Health & Trusting Your Body 1:14:15

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In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne and Nora sit down with Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, to explore what it truly means to listen to your body through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Deb brings decades of experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator, …

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159. People be Peopling 4: The “I Can Totally Do This—Oh Wait No I Can’t” Episode 1:00:54

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In today's People Be Peopling episode, Adrienne, Natalie and Nora break down one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness, yoga, and being a human: the gap between our expectation of effort and our actual nervous system capacity. Why do people shut down? Quit early? Spiral? Get irritated? Or suddenly need the bathroom the moment class gets hard? …

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Five Levels Of Pleasure-Finale- The Final & First Pleasure- Encountering God 43:19

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In this finale of the Five levels of Pleasure we wind it down with the most thought provoking of all the pleasures, an Encounter with God. We discuss the soul of a Yid and how driven it is. We find out how all five pleasures interplay with each other as a need to obtain the highest pleasure. Some fun stories and accents can be found here as well, E…

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158. The Way You Carry Yourself Carries Your Energy 8:04

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, biomechanics-driven Lara Heimann unpacks one of her favorite topics: posture and alignment — and why they matter more than you think. Lara breaks down posture as more than how you sit or stand; it’s the carriage of your energy. Whether you’re upright, lounging, or lying down, your alignment shapes…

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157. BONUS EPISODE: A Special Thanksgiving Gratitude Meditation 14:00

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This Thanksgiving, take a moment to pause, breathe, and soften. Join Adrienne for a gentle gratitude meditation to ground your nervous system, honor your body, and reconnect with what’s already here and enough. A quiet space to say thank you — to your breath, your heart, your journey, and the people who steady you. Perfect to listen to before the d…

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Five Levels of Pleasure- 3- Pleasure 3 & 2 - Living A Purposeful Life & then Expressing It To The World 43:57

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SOOOO I get a bit emotional in this one. It is always an emotional journey and I break down my own life and choices. We talk about having purpose and showing it to our kids. Expressing that purpose and how to find it. Along the way we throw in a few stories of dealing with Israeli's. Enjoy!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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156. Accidental Entrepreneur: Calming the B*tch in Your Brain & Moving Better with Lara Heimann 1:14:18

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne and Natalie sit down with the brilliantly bold and refreshingly real Lara Heimann — physical therapist, yoga teacher, and founder of LYT Yoga — for a conversation that is equal parts empowering, educational, and entertaining. What started as a passion for helping people move better turned…

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Five Levels of Pleasure-2- The Fourth & 3rd Level- Love With Purpose (Mature Audience) 46:29

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In this continuation of the Five levels of Pleasure series we delve into the next two pleasures after a quick summary of the fifth level. In all honestly this one gets pretty real and raw. The content isn't for young ears but is a must for older ears. This one is heavy, Enjoy!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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155. Ditch Your All or Nothing Thinking: Top 10 Tips to Survive the Next 6 Weeks! 42:01

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The holidays are here—and so are the schedules, the stress, the celebrations, and the chaos that can pull you away from your movement routine. In this episode, Natalie, Nora, and Adrienne break down the myth that movement has to be all or nothing and share 10 simple, realistic, compassion-filled tips to help you stay consistent, grounded, and conne…

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Middot Workshop- A Yid Is SOOOOO Filled With Gratitude 43:03

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Our weekly Men Shiur has begun delving into how our Middot affect us and how to grow from it. We hit some amazing stories and concepts concerning gratitude. Also I am a bit more relaxed and loose by the Men class than other speeches so this maybe a bit of a ride!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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154. People Be People'ing: From Performance to Presence 55:09

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We live in a world where mirrors multiply — in studios, selfies, and in our own minds. From leggings designed to contour every curve to the endless scroll of “post or it didn’t happen,” movement has become something we perform instead of something we feel. In this episode, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora get real (and a little ridiculous) about gym cul…

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153. Listening to the Whispers of Your Heart with Pam Yula 7:51

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Join author and teacher Pamela Yula for a heart-centered guided meditation designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with your inner truth. Accompanied by soothing singing bowls and gentle journaling prompts, this practice invites you to hear the quiet wisdom that’s always been within you. As you move through this meditation, Pam…

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Five Levels of Pleasure- 1 - The Fifth Level- Enjoy This World! 28:47

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Welcome to the wonderful world of the five levels of pleasure! We explore the difference between comfort and pleasure and how one is meant to being a focus on the pleasures Hashem has given us to enjoy in this world.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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152. What Do I Need Right Now? 53:40

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CONTENT WARNING: SENSITIVE TOPICS We want to offer a gentle warning that today’s conversation includes discussions of animal cruelty and suicide. These topics may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening — step away, pause, or skip ahead if you need to.If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available…

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The Five Levels Of Pleasure-Intro- Lech Lecha To YOUR Destination 37:56

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We began a new mini-series covering the incredible Five Levels of Pleasure from Rabbi Noach Weinberg. We begin by exploring Lech- Lecha and continue on as an intro to this mind provoking limud. Enjoy!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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151. People be People'ing 2: "How Long Will It Take Me To..." 24:18

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We get it—everyone wants results now. But what happens when we slow down, trust the process, and remember that yoga isn’t about the timeline—it’s about the transformation. In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora dive into one of the most common questions we hear as trainers and teachers: “How long w…

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Parshat Noach- A Reality of Tzadikim And Gedolim & The True Meaning of Kabbalot 40:29

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In this weeks class we talk about the true meaning of taking on a Kabbalah and that falling is a part of it. Then we talk about the amazing concept of what a tzadik is and what the incredible height of what a Gadol is.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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150. How Forgetting to Set My Alarm Was My Wake-Up Call 28:04

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In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne shares how a simple mistake—forgetting to set her alarm—became a powerful metaphor for waking up to life’s deeper lessons. Adrienne opens up about her husband Brian’s ongoing journey with a recurring pituitary adenoma—a reminder that life can shift in an instant. Recently, they found out …

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146. The Space Between Breaths: Where Stillness Begins 10:13

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In this guided meditation, Yoga teacher and teacher-trainer Jennifer Thomson leads you through a gentle practice of breath awareness designed to calm the mind and open the doorway to silent meditation. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or deepening your existing practice, this simple yet powerful session helps you reconnect with your natural rhythm…

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148. Type A Meets Savasana 56:09

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What happens when a Type-A, Stanford alum, and mom of six learns to slow down? For Jennifer, when yoga entered her life, she discovered a new kind of success: presence. In this episode, Adrienne and Jennifer—co-leaders of Vibrant Yoga Leadership 300 hour Yoga teacher training school and longtime collaborators—share stories of how yoga taught Jennif…

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Yom Kippur- Hashem Really Really Wants And Waits To Forgive Us 45:42

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With Yom Kippur just days away we need to come with a real understanding about how much Hashem truly loves us and wants us to do Teshuva and return to him. We explore this concept through the lens of the 13 attribute of Hashem's mercy. I also open up with a lesson I've learned from how my sons bar mitzvah class danced. Enjoy and may we all be writt…

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147. People be People'ing: Tales from Teachers 15:25

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Ever wonder what trainers really see on the fitness floor? In this special episode, Adrienne, Natalie & Nora spill the tea on the wild, funny, and oh-so-human moments we witness daily. From quirky gym habits to unexpected client moments, we share the wild, funny, and very human things we witness as trainers. Tune in for laughs, relatable stories, a…

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146. Embracing Change Through Yoga Nidra 15:22

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Change is one of life’s only constants, yet it often stirs resistance, fear, or uncertainty. In this episode, Beth, from episode 145, guides us through a Yoga Nidra practice for change—a deeply restful meditation designed to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for what’s ahead. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition…

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Rosh Hashanah- Don't Coronate The Wrong KING! 38:53

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It is a week to Rosh Hashana and we talk about becoming the best investment possible. These moments are so precious before Yom Hadin and it is time we learn a few facts about life and who is running it. Along the way I give two of the best parables to clarify this most important avodah.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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145. No Challenge - on or off your mat - lasts forever. 49:09

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In this week's episode, Natalie and Adrienne interview Beth. From dance major to yoga mat, Beth’s path hasn’t been easy. She speaks candidly about her past struggles and how Yoga became a lifeline, teaching her resilience, patience, and the beauty of simply showing up. She reveals how the quiet law of observation, and the connections built through …

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Real Real LIFE: Defining Life, is THE Avodah Before Rosh Hashana 43:50

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As we get closer to Rosh Hashana we need to define what life is, if that is what we are asking for on Rosh Hashana. We delve into what it may seem to be but is in truth a fallacy. After an incredible story and much dreaming we hopefully gain clarity on a life worth living.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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144. Yoga Nidra: Embracing New Seasons & Habits 14:55

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In today's episode, Adrienne guides you through a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you welcome new seasons, new routines, and fresh habits into your life. Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—is a state of conscious relaxation that allows the body to rest deeply while your mind remains awake and aware. Unlike ordinary sleep, Y…

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143. SPECIAL BONUS MEDITATION - Reboot & Rebound 8:33

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SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! In today's episode, Natalie guides us through a reset and rebound meditation. It's the perfect meditation when life feels like it's shifting - new season, new routines or in times of change. So find a comfortable place, settle in and enjoy this moment for yourself. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out o…

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ELUL- Let The Dreaming Begin! 34:37

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Hello Yidden! After a few weeks traveling we are back giving the weekly class. We begin with a Bang... ELUL! What is all the fear about? Were tap into the true meaning behind it all and leave with a sense of calm and a clearer mind of what our avodah is leading up to the High Holidays. We discuss carpool and Claw machine arcade games along the way.…

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142. Rooted in Change: New Season, New Practices 47:11

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Natalie and Adrienne explore how Yoga can support us through life’s fresh starts—whether it’s a new season, a new school year, or a brand-new chapter altogether. We dive into the practices that keep us grounded during transitions, the art of letting go before moving forward, and simple self-care r…

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141. Meet-Cute Yoga & Pilates: Strength, Stretch, and Surprising Connections 40:52

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In this episode, Adrienne and Natalie roll out their mats and hop on the reformers to explore the beautiful overlap between yoga and Pilates. Both practices focus on breath, alignment, and mindful movement—but they come from different roots and lead us down unique (and sometimes hilarious) paths. We dive into: How Pilates principles like core stabi…

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140. Student–Teacher Episode (with Laughs, Groans & Awkward Moments) 1:20:04

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In this special episode, Adrienne sits down with her best friend, Sarah, visiting from Chicago for a candid, laugh-out-loud conversation about life on (and off) the yoga mat. From the quirky realities of being a student to the unspoken truths of teaching, they explore yoga pet peeves, teacher–student dynamics, and the funny, sometimes awkward momen…

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139. Heart Breath Reset Meditation with Rubina Chadha 12:02

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When life feels like it’s moving too fast or the weight of the day starts to press in, sometimes all you need is a moment to come back to yourself. In this episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Rubina guides you through her calming Heart Breath Reset meditation—a gentle, centering practice that helps you slow down, release tension, and reconnect wit…

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138. Returning Home Meditation 12:53

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In Episode 137: “Your Body Remembers How to Come Home,” we interviewed Rubina Chadha, founder of Inner Design. In this conversation, she shares how Yoga became an anchor during seasons of transformation, teaching her how to come home to herself—not just during the sacred hour on the mat, but in all 23 hours beyond. She reflects on how the body hold…

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Tisha B'av- Yearning For Closeness-Remaining Close Long After We Get Up From The Floor 37:43

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There are so many of us who are disenchanted with the entire way Tisha b'Av demands of us. Sit on the floor. Mourn. Listen to sad stories. My Rebbi- Rav Yitzchock Berkovits Puts a terrific perspective on it all that had me actually excited for the avodah of Tisha B'av this year. In truth I gave this class right after I sat with Nachi Gordon from Me…

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137. Your Body Remembers How to Come Home 1:04:34

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In this week's episode, Natalie and Adrienne sat down with Rubina Chadha, Founder of Inner Design. Rubina opens up about the quiet, powerful ways yoga continues to shape her life off the mat. We talk about what it means to come home to yourself—not just during that sacred hour of practice, but in the other 23 hours of the day. Rubina shares how Yog…

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Parshat Matot-Masei- The Joy Of The 3 Weeks By Becoming a Gatherer of Sparks 41:37

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This time of year is always an odd one in Judaism. we are meant to feel something for Galut and the Bet Hamikdash but what? Believe it or not there is an underlying simcha to it all. We journey with the Jews in the Parsha through the 42 places in the Midbar to find a starting point for ourselves in making sense of these times. Also I admit I still …

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The Yoga Starter Pack: 10 Yoga Truths No One Told Me 1:06:52

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When we first rolled out our mats, we had no idea what we were getting into. From awkward fumbles to unexpected breakthroughs, Natalie and Adrienne spill the top 10 things we wish someone had told us when we started Yoga. We’re talking about the myths we believed, the pressure we put on ourselves, and the surprising lessons that unfolded—like how b…

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Parshat Pinchas- The Secret To Jewish Leadership 32:36

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In this Shiur We explore the incredible secret behind what makes a great Jewish leader. We discuss homebrewing beer & some of my favorite stories.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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135. The Energy You Choose 8:01

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In today's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne reflects on her conversation with Texas State House of Representative Erin Gámez—an inspiring leader who shared how her yoga practice helps her stay grounded while carrying the weight of public service. Erin said, “When I practice yoga, I can give a different energy to the world.” That wisdom…

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From Courtroom to Calm: Erin Gámez on Yoga, Justice, and Holding Space 50:34

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Texas House Representative Erin Gamez from Brownsville to explore how yoga became her anchor in the high-stakes world of law and politics. Erin opens up about taking on a capital murder case right out of law school, the emotional weight of justice work, and how her yoga practice transformed not just how sh…

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Parshat Chukat- Depression - The Yetzer Horah's Greatest Tool 43:16

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We get vulnerable in this one! We dive deep into the ideas I heard from My Rebbi Rav Yitzock Berkovitz Shlita concerning the Yetzer Hora's lies when it comes to negative thoughts and depressive ideas. Along the way I confess to too much, just waaaay too much.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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131. Author Scott Herman on Trauma to Transformation Through Yoga 37:46

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In today's episode, Mia and Adrienne sat down with Scott Herman. Scott is the author of "Yoga Flow Through the Alphabet". Here's an excerpt from Scott's website https://www.spiritherman.com/ "At age 19, Scott "Spirit" Herman, the author, faced an unimaginable tragedy - a devastating burn injury during his service in the Navy that changed the course…

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133. A Reading from Author Scott Herman 10:52

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In today's episode, author Scott Herman, reads from his new book, Yoga Flow Through the Alphabet: A Journey of Healing & Self Discovery. Scott explores what it means to arrive fully in the moment, accept what's here without resistance, acknowledge the truths we usually keep quiet, and sit with anxiety as a wise (and uncomfortable) teacher. It's a g…

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Parshat Korach- Real Humility Is Found In The Cause Not in The Person 42:55

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In this weeks Shiur we tackle the confusing story of Korach based on the humility of Moshe. It is an eye opening look at how one is meant to go about giving of themselves to the klal and to mitzvot. Along the way we hear about whitewater rafting trips and WhatsApp etiquette. Enjoy!By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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132. Start Where You Are: Breathe, Believe & Begin Again 9:15

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In today's episode, Adrienne leads you through a calming, breath-centered mediation to help you pause, reset and reconnect. Whether you're moving through a busy day or a tough season, this short practice offers space to get quiet, soften the noise and return to yourself - just as you are, right now. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here t…